Author: Chidinma Nwonye
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In her Mother’s Footpath
From my window, I catch the image of a mother and child On their way to meet destiny’s demands Fine wrinkles gracefully line the ... -
The Cycle of Life
Houses sit side by side Car horns and tire screeches mark the busy day Voices of eager sellers’ inflated promises fill the air With ... -
I’m not Here
Blank papers rustles about by the windDried ink pots are cracked from neglectI suppose there are lines I’m supposed to writeThere are emotions I ... -
The New Year’s Air
The air gives off a serious aura It’s time to buckle our belts and tie up the hay It’s the season to plant eager ... -
The Holiday’s Over
The sound of jingling bells drifts away The fading glitter of fireworks bid farewell My grandma’s cologne warm scent lingers on the couch Signaling ... -
The New White Life
Crisp white flakes pour down They paint earth’s brown canvas bright They bring forth new life -
Try Explaining Joy
How do I explain the bubbles rising withinHow do I identify the tingling in my feetHow do I count the reasons my lips keep ... -
Forgive or Hold On
A tightening pain grips my chest with all its mightA downturned smile stubbornly sticks to my faceMy eyes are too heavy to behold his ...